Initiate. Don’t wait. Ask for a follow-up. Make it soon. Meet in two weeks for a progress report. Four weeks is too long. If behaviors call for negative feedback, solve them quickly.

Gratitude again.

Time:

No response is better than over-reaction.

Correction is tough to hear. Listen, and if necessary, ask for some time to think it over. Be honest. “This is hard to hear. Could I have an hour to digest your feedback?”

Transparency:

Include those who were impacted by negative behaviors. Explain what you’re working on and corrective actions. You go further when others know where you’re going. In a few days, ask them how you’re doing.